Results of the 2021 state Student Media Contests
We are very thankful to all the students and advisers who participated in this virtual event on March 13, 2020. Thank you to all of the presenters who took the time to speak to the students. Many thanks to the judges who spent time providing feedback and ranking the students' work. And thank you to the SCJEA board who planned and moderated this event.
2021 state Student Media Contests
Register by March 7 for our state Student Media Contests. This virtual event is March 13 starting at 9 a.m.
Regional & local student media contests 2021
Just because we're virtual doesn't mean we're not holding our annual Student Media Contests. Below are the regional contests, all of which are taking place on Feb. 20. Students who place in News, Features, Opinion and Sports writing at the regional level move on to the state Student Media Contests on March 13. Other categories we will have at the March 13 state contests include Photography (3-5 photos that tell about life under quarantine), yearbook layout, yearbook theme development, editorial cartoon, novice news and review writing.
- Orange County JEA: Their registration ended but if you are interested, contact OCJEA Vice President BriannaRapp@iusd.org
- Eastern Los Angeles JEA: Click here for the registration link:
- North Los Angeles Journalism Teachers LA: Click here for the flier and registration.
- South West Los Angeles: Contact Greg Vieira gcv6312@lausd.net
Submit your student media to the
2021 California All-Star Contest
Registration is now open for 2020 Wake-Up Call on Sept. 26
We're hosting our annual Wake-Up Call on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It will be virtual, of course. The registration link is here.
We have a great line-up of speakers and topics. Our keynote speaker is Los Angeles Times reporter Erin B. Logan, who will discuss covering race and diversity. JEA Student Press Rights Committee Director Kristen Taylor will present the importance of student voice being a watchdog of those in power.
We have a great list of presenters, including Los Angeles Times award-winning photographer Luis Sinco, USC professor Amara Aguilar who will share the latest trends in social media, Casey Mendoza of Newsy who will discuss pop culture coverage and Michael Hernandez, who will present on video storytelling. We also have our own SCJEA board members presenting. Gary Metzker will share 21st century page design ideas, Gaby Doyle will present multi-media tools that will make your content more interactive and Jessica Young will discuss team building and ice breaker activities to create a community in your virtual classroom.
There will be contests for for best virtual background and best First Amendment virtual background.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at SOCALJEA@gmail.com
We have a great line-up of speakers and topics. Our keynote speaker is Los Angeles Times reporter Erin B. Logan, who will discuss covering race and diversity. JEA Student Press Rights Committee Director Kristen Taylor will present the importance of student voice being a watchdog of those in power.
We have a great list of presenters, including Los Angeles Times award-winning photographer Luis Sinco, USC professor Amara Aguilar who will share the latest trends in social media, Casey Mendoza of Newsy who will discuss pop culture coverage and Michael Hernandez, who will present on video storytelling. We also have our own SCJEA board members presenting. Gary Metzker will share 21st century page design ideas, Gaby Doyle will present multi-media tools that will make your content more interactive and Jessica Young will discuss team building and ice breaker activities to create a community in your virtual classroom.
There will be contests for for best virtual background and best First Amendment virtual background.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at SOCALJEA@gmail.com